Friendship Books for 3rd Graders
The Lost Bee
Zoom into the forest with Bella, the fastest little princess bee in the hive! When the queen needs nectar for her famous honey elixir, Bella is sure she can gather it all by herself - who needs helpers when you’re this speedy? But what happens when a glowing purple flower turns out to be more dangerous than it looks? Can a tiny firefly really save the day? This decodable reader practises the ui phonogram in words like ‘pursuit,’ ‘juice,’ ‘fluid,’ ‘bruised,’ and ‘suitable.’
The Swamp Hut
Deep in the misty swamp, a wooden shack sits high on stilts, wrapped in vines and guarded by a witch with too many teeth. Can Skel and his loyal dog Bones sneak past the gnarled trees, dodge glowing potions, and grab the glittering treasure inside? Or will Bones spot the witch’s black cat and blow the whole plan? This decodable reader practises the gn phonogram in words like ‘gnarled,’ ‘gnashing,’ ‘gnat,’ and ‘resigned.’
Too Loud for Red!
Red made himself a big promise: walk through the whole noisy town without covering his ears, not even once. But with honking cars, zooming scooters, and drills rattling the road, can one small guy really keep his cool? And will he ever spot his friend’s bright red cap bobbing through the crowd? Join Red on a brave, bumpy, ear-splitting adventure! This decodable reader practises the augh phonogram in words such as ‘caught,’ ’taught,’ ’laughter,’ and ‘onslaught.’
Well, Except for the Trees!
Ned’s tiny shed is bursting at the seams, and his tools are crammed so tight he can barely squeeze through the door! With a shiny new axe, a know-it-all book full of advice, and a whole hill of trees to chop, can Ned finally build the proper house of his dreams? Or will something go wrong along the way? This decodable reader practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrist,’ ‘wrinkled,’ ‘wriggle,’ ‘wrote,’ and ‘handwritten.’
Where Did the Gold Go?
Jill rides into a rainy village looking rough and worn out, with nothing left after pillagers raided her home. Soaked through and weary, she spots a warm glow ahead and a sign reading Dr Can Do House. Could this stranger really help her hide her gold where no raider will ever find it? And what clever, sneaky plan might he dream up? This decodable reader practises the ‘ough’ sound in words like ‘rough,’ ’though,’ ’thought,’ and ’enough.’
Who Lost the Buffalo?
Kobi the white buffalo calf has the biggest job of his life: leading the New Year parade through the glowing city. Abi has promised to stay by his side every single second - but what happens when the crowds get loud, the lanterns get bright, and the scent of hot rice and spices drifts from the food stalls? Can one small boy keep one nervous calf calm? This decodable reader practises soft c words such as ‘celebration,’ ‘city,’ ‘crescent,’ ‘scent,’ and ‘voice.’
Zom and the Husks
Zom is sure the husks will be the best desert neighbours ever - after all, they have their own little village, so they must have manners, right? But what happens when his friendly hello gets no reply? What about a cactus gift, or a ride on a freshly tamed camel? And when the husks suddenly lurch off toward the beach, what could possibly have grabbed their attention? This decodable reader practises the ’eigh’ phonogram in words like ’eight,’ ’neighbours,’ ‘weighing,’ and ‘weight.’
Zom and the Rainbow Rabbits
What happens when Zom spots a rainbow rabbit hopping in the grass - and discovers it gives rainbow milk? With a bucket, a recipe, and a head full of big ideas, he decides to bake the most dazzling cake pops the villagers have ever seen. But will his sparkly treats be the hit he dreams of, or will things get a little messy? Join Zom for a silly, sugary adventure! This decodable reader focuses on the ‘kn’ sound in words such as ‘knelt,’ ‘kneads,’ ‘knocks,’ and ‘knew.’
Boo! I'm the Ball!
Meet Gad, the friendliest ghost in the forest! He’s spent ages floating all alone, watching grumpy ghouls jump out and scare people just for fun. But Gad doesn’t want to scare anyone - he wants to play! So when he spots a group of kids at the park, he zooms down to say hello. Will they run away screaming, or could Gad finally find the best friends he’s been dreaming of? This decodable reader practices the gh phonogram in words like ‘ghost,’ ‘ghostly,’ ‘ghosts,’ and ‘ghouls.’
Into the Nether!
Jill needs ancient debris to craft a shiny new pickaxe - but the only place to find it is the Nether, a fiery world full of lava and strange fire-walking creatures! Can the Mage really build a portal to take them there? Would you dare ride a Strider across bubbling lava, or would you build a bridge instead? What waits on the other side? This decodable reader practices the soft c sound in words like ‘certainly,’ ‘place,’ ‘since,’ and ‘recited.’